The Cathedral of the World
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The Cathedral of the World is a theological and philosophical work by Unitarian Universalist minister Forrest Church that uses the metaphor of a vast cathedral to explore religious pluralism and the shared search for truth.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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theological work ⓘ |
| advocates |
religious tolerance
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respect for diverse faiths ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Unitarian Universalist Association NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Forrest Church NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| discusses |
ethical responsibility across faith traditions
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relationship between doubt and faith ⓘ role of religion in modern society ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
ethical living
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love and compassion ⓘ no single religion has a monopoly on truth ⓘ shared moral and spiritual values ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophy of religion
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religious non-fiction ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| hasForm |
essay collection
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prose ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | inclusive monotheism ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
coexistence of religions
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meaning of God in a pluralistic age ⓘ personal faith journey ⓘ spiritual humility ⓘ unity in diversity ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
American religious liberalism
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Enlightenment thought ⓘ liberal Christianity ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Unitarian Universalists
NERFINISHED
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general readers interested in religion ⓘ interfaith practitioners ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Unitarian Universalism
NERFINISHED
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interfaith understanding ⓘ religious pluralism ⓘ search for truth ⓘ |
| metaphorDescribes |
humanity’s shared search for truth
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many windows of religious insight ⓘ |
| philosophicalApproach |
liberal theology
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pluralism ⓘ |
| promotes |
dialogue among religions
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mutual understanding among believers and nonbelievers ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective | Unitarian Universalist NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesMetaphor | cathedral ⓘ |
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